i was convicted of 4 felonies 6 years ago and now i can't get even a fast food job to suport my family what am i suposed to do
2007-11-05 08:59:03 · 7 answers · asked by pastor_fdavidson 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Start a business or work for your family. Maybe your spouse could start a company and you can do the labor.
2007-11-05 09:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We get some prisoners at our hospital who need medical attention...and I have heard from some of them that they go to a "career counselor" who is normally someone who is free through the state...you could call your local unemployment office to see what resources they have. A woman that I work with...her husband...had to have a kind of "bummer" job for a few years...he worked as a laborer on a farm for 3 years...then after a good solid work history he was able to get a job at a local factory. But I would either call the prison/jail...or the local unemployment office and see where you can get in touch with a career counselor.
Good luck to you.
2007-11-05 17:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by claireandmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, don't break the law any more.
secondly, go to the employers who employ illegal aliens...they don't ask many questions. build up your work history that way and eventually you can try to get an attorney and see about expungement. I don't know if you can expunge a felony record, but it's worth checking into.
So if you can do construction or roofing work, perhaps you can find a job. I wish you luck.
2007-11-05 17:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by martinmagini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try your best. Not many places will hire ex felons cause they are a huge liability but there are some poeple who believe in 2nd chances or many other chances. Never give up sometimes your personality gets you hired and not your record. Real hard though so good luck.
2007-11-05 17:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have someone who can vouch for you? Can you go to some type of social services and have them help you find one? I know of felons who have gotten construction jobs and such - so it IS possible. Have you spoken with rehabs and shelters? I know you are a "felon" but these places might have connections with people who are more sympathetic.
It IS possible. Hang in there.
2007-11-05 17:04:53 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well to start with dont give up im an ex con too..lol been in alot of trouble over and over for 8 years.. anyways my life is great now it took alot of time and patiance on my part but it worked out great alot of upas and downs along the way but as long as you are stong you can get threw it and someone will give you a chance too..
2007-11-05 17:07:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give up. Re-invent yourself as "the best darn whatever you want to be". Start building a portfolio of support to include letters of recommendation from local leaders, clergy, business owners, etc. who can lend some influence. That's one idea.
2007-11-05 23:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by 4Seasons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋